Iraq:
ISIS terrorist who manufactured car bombs arrested in Iraq
Iraqi security forces arrest ISIS terrorist, who was responsible for manufacturing car bombs, in a village some 30 km south of Baghdad.
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Erdogan:
Erdogan: We may invite Assad to Turkey at any moment
Turkish President says he might invite his Syrian counterpart to Turkey, in sign of reconciliation between the two countries.
Did not cross into Israel
IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and the north, the targets did not cross into Israel
IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.
After reformist elected:
After reformist elected: Iranian lawyer who criticized government arrested
Outspoken Iranian lawyer Mohsen Borhani, who has publicly criticized the government's handling of 2022 protests over the death of Mahsa Amini, arrested.
Eritrean national murdered in brawl in south Tel Aviv
Foreign national seriously injured in the brawl and taken to hospital. Eight arrested on suspicion of involvement in the incident.
French PM offers to resign
French PM offers to resign | Left wins most seats in France but fails to achieve majority
Official results from parliamentary election in France in line with television projections: Left-wing alliance wins 182 seats, Macron wins 168 seats, Le Pen wins 143 seats. No bloc won enough seats for a majority.
Despite support in Israel:
Despite support in Israel: French-Jewish MP Meyer Habib not reelected to parliament
French Jewish MP Meyer Habib not elected to parliament in Sunday's elections: The extreme and antisemitic left has conquered France.
Report:
Report: Four more Democrats call on Biden to step down
Reps. Adam Smith of Washington, Jerry Nadler of New York, Mark Takano of California and Joe Morelle of New York reportedly tell colleagues that they believe President Joe Biden should step aside.
Be'eri families to be shown conclusions of October 7 probe
The investigation also probed the shelling of the home of Pesi Cohen. Its details will be provided to the families near the end of the week.
'Tear them apart'
'Tear them apart' | Wounded officer encourages troops
52nd Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Daniel Ela, who was moderately wounded in battle, sent some words of encouragement to his men before being taken to the hospital.
France: 'Jubilation among left-wing voters'
French elections end with a left victory. National Rally (RN) President Jordan Bardella, criticized, 'the “alliance of dishonor” between Macron and Attal with extreme-left parties, claiming it had “robbed the French people of a reform policy they had widely called for.'
Prosecution clarifies:
Prosecution clarifies: The facts in the Nukhba terrorist 'murder' case
The Prosecution claims that misinformation was published regarding the investigation into individuals suspected of killing October 7th terrorists after they were captured.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's red lines for a hostage deal
The Prime Minister's Office laid out Netanyahu's conditions for a hostage deal and emphasized that without his steadfastness Hamas would not have agreed to negotiate.
India
A tombstone with 13th-century Hebrew inscription discovered in India
A young chemical engineer from India, Thoufeek Zakriya, researcher of Jewish history and Hebrew calligrapher, was the first to decipher the inscription on the tombstone.
Government extends assistance for war-affected residents
The Government approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposal to extend the evacuation and respite for residents of southern and northern communities, until 31 August 2024.
Maj. Jalaa Ibrahem fell in combat in southern Gaza
Major Ibrahem, 25 from Sajur, was a Company Commander in the 601st Engineering Battalion, 401st Brigade.
Western Galilee
US citizen severely wounded in Hezbollah antitank missile strike in Western Galilee
A US citizen in his 30s was severely wounded and two others, including an IDF soldier, were lightly wounded in a Hezbollah antitank missile strike on a building in the western Galilee
Chilling:
Chilling: Reconstructing hostages' testimonies using AI
In the moment of truth and thanks to AI technology, an international advocacy project, in cooperation with hostage survivors, is launching: We must reach a deal.
'Charge!, terrorist down'
'Charge!, terrorist down' | Bodycam footage from deep in Gaza
Using a drone, IDF troops identified several terrorists and eliminated them using tank fire and from close range.
IDF strikes terrorist hiding place near school
Prior to the strike, numerous steps were taken in order to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including the use of precise aerial surveillance and additional intelligence.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'
President of Israel Isaac Herzog marked nine months since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the war and said that the state must bring back the hostages.
Cafe owner to Jewish family:
Cafe owner to Jewish family: 'We serve cats and dogs but not Jews'
Vietnam cafe owner flies into a rage at the sight of a little Jewish boy wearing a kippah, demands hosts of 'That Jewish Family' leave.
Over 'Palestine'
Pennsylvania State Capitol evacuated after bomb threat over 'Palestine'
Unknown individual threatens to detonate explosives every few hours until President Biden goes on TV to denounce Israel. No bombs found after search.
Military vehicle, mortar found in Golan Heights man's home
Marijuana, drug-growing equipment found in addition to stolen military equipment in police raid on suspect's home.
Man seriously wounded in Hezbollah rocket attack on north
Red alert sirens activated in lower Galilee, communities that have not heard sirens since October as Hezbollah launches barrage farther south into Israel than previous attacks.
IDF strikes Khan Yunis municipality building used by Hamas
The municipality building contained an operational tunnel shaft connected to underground terror infrastructure and was used as a gathering point for Hamas terrorist operatives.
Gantz:
Gantz: 'All who crossed border on October 7 deserved death sentence'
National Unity party chairman comments on alleged murder of Nukhba Force terrorist, says those who heroically fought on October 7 deserve full support, though he is not familiar with the evidence in the case.
'Day of disruption':
'Day of disruption': Demonstrators launch protests across the country
The organizations leading the protest against the government began the day of demonstrations in Or HaNer near Gaza and simultaneously protested in front of the homes of ministers and Knesset members.
Regev:
Regev: 'Demonstrations becoming violent, incitement against PM'
Transportation Minister says it is unacceptable for anti-government protesters to block people getting to work or hospitals, setting fires on roads during 'Days of Disruption.'
Netanyahu advisor:
Netanyahu advisor: 'The media and the left must not deceive us'
Natan Eshel, a close associate of Prime Minister Netanyahu, warns against accepting the proposed hostage deal at face value.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary: I want to get back to a balanced position on Israel and Gaza
Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy tells Reuters: We've been very clear that we want to see a ceasefire, the fighting has to stop, the aid has got to get in.
'Iran supports the resistance'
'Iran supports the resistance': Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah congratulates Iranian president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian on his victory, stresses Tehran's role as a "strong" supporter of regional "resistance" groups.
Doctors working to save Israeli patient infected with brain-eating amoeba
This is the second case to be reported in Israel and the first time doctors are treating it in a patient.
IDF Confirms:
IDF confirms: Shortage of lifesaving equipment in combat units
Despite previous denials, the IDF has confirmed that some units have found themselves short of critical equipment as the war in Gaza carries on.
IDF strikes terrorists in structures near UNRWA's Al-Jaouni School
Terrorists used structures near UNRWA school as a hideout, directing and carrying out attacks against IDF troops from the buildings, which served as operational infrastructure.
Bodies of Israelis missing in Philippines located
Yitzhak Cohen and partner Geneva Lopez, who disappeared last month while traveling in the Philippines, are found dead.
'Prosecutor's Office will find it difficult to press charges'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir comments on investigation into murder of Nukhba terrorist: 'State Prosecutor to remember that he is the prosecutor of the State of Israel, and not of its enemies.'
Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, paratrooper featured in famous photo, dies at 81
Dr. Yitzhak Yifat, photographed with two other soldiers by David Rubinger in 1967, passes away at age 81.
Iran elects Masoud Pezeshkian as president
Two months after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is killed in a helicopter crash, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian is elected to lead the country in his stead.
Yair Netanyahu:
Yair Netanyahu: 'Supreme Court, Attorney General are destroying the state'
The Prime Minister's son attacked the judicial system regarding the arrest of the Israelis suspected of murdering the terrorist on October 7.
